Questions the example of giving a dog a bar of
chocolate as reaching the standard of recklessness.

099

Russell

Says it is an example of both knowingly and
recklessly.Says that the penalty for
assault or death of a dog under this bill would be harsher than that of a
police officer.

217

Chair Minnis

Asks for a definition of “in the course of duty” for
a law-enforcement animal.

220

Russell

Explains her understanding of the term.

240

Sen. Walker

Expresses concern that an off-duty animal could
possibly be injured.

254

Chair Minnis

Wonders if the -1 amendments help resolve the
objection.

263

Russell

Says the amendments are not useful.

280

Sen. Ferrioli

Questions the purpose of the bill.

294

Cpl. Geddings

Explains his purpose in proposing SB 564.

321

Sen. Walker

Asks if “in the performance of duty” should be criteria
for the penalty.

329

Cpl. Geddings

Says it should not necessarily be the only criteria.

334

Chair Minnis

Expresses his desire to see the bill rewritten and offers
some new language, including the -1 amendments.

409

Chair Minnis

Closes the public hearing on SB 564 and opens a
public hearing on SB 505.

SB 505
PUBLIC HEARING

416

Ken McDermott

Leg. Asst. to Sen. Charles Starr.Testifies in support of SB 505 that
requires Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to accept
documentation that applicant met home school requirements as equivalent to
high school diploma, graduation or transcript for purposes of certification,
accreditation and training of public safety personnel and instructors.

TAPE 60, B

032

Dianne Middle

Director, Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
(DPSST).Submits testimony and testifies
as neutral on SB 505 (EXHIBIT D).

055

Sen. Walker

Asks what the standards are for home schooling.

064

McDermott

Explains the standards for home schooling
accreditation.

078

Sen. Walker

Asks who gives the tests.

085

McDermott

Explains the testing is administered by neutral
persons qualified by rule.

103

Bob Siewert

Oregon Department of Education.Discusses consistent criteria required in
home schooling.

115

Chair Minnis

Asks if the same standards apply to graduates from public
high schools.

119

Siewert

Says, no.

127

Vice Chair Burdick

Believes that grades are the standard for public
high schools.

133

Chair Minnis

Asks about the “No Child Left Behind Act.”

136

Siewert

Discusses the requirements of the “No Child Left
Behind Act.”

146

Chair Minnis

Closes the public hearing on SB 505 and recesses the
meeting at 9:22 a.m.

151

Chair Minnis

Re-convenes the meeting at 9:35 a.m. and opens a
public hearing on SB 731.

SB 731
PUBLIC HEARING

145

Chair Minnis

Explains that SB 731, that creates cause of action
against state for injuries from actions by police officer under certain
circumstances, is a bill he has sponsored.

194

Dianne Middle

Director, Department of Public Safety Standards and
Training (DPSST). Testifies as neutral on SB 731.Discusses the inadequacy of police training provided at DPSST and
the need to extend training time. Says the national average is 20 to 24
weeks.

350

Chair Minnis

Asks where training is headed in the future.

359

Middle

Says there will be a delay due to budgetary
restraints, but a 16-week training program is the goal.Discusses plans for regional training
sites for continuing education.

416

Chair Minnis

Asks how much training police officers get on
statutory and constitutional law.

420

Middle

Says she will provide a breakdown of how much time
is spent on each element of their training.

460

Sen. Walker

Asks if a college education is needed to enter the
police academy.

466

Middle

Says current minimum standard is a high school
education.

480

Sen. Walker

Expresses grave concern about the minimum
requirement.

488

Chair Minnis

Asks if work is being done at a federal level on
national standards.

500

Middle

Says there is no formal group setting a national
standard.

TAPE 61, B

026

Chair Minnis

Asks how DPSST is funded.

029

Middle

Explains how they are funded.

033

Vice Chair Burdick

Asks how recruits are selected and what happens if
they prove to be unsuited.

040

Middle

Details the processes.

044

Vice Chair Burdick

Asks how aggressive behaviors are handled.

050

Middle

Explains that aggressive behavior is found during
training and handled accordingly.

061

Vice Chair Burdick

Asks if there is a follow-up procedure to see how
officers are doing in their first year of duty.

061

Middle

Explains the procedure which includes a survey sent
to the employing agency.

069

Chair Minnis

Asks about the follow-up with regard to disciplinary
action needed.

079

Middle

Says DPSST is obligated to take action on any report
of improper action.

104

Sen. Walker

Asks if there currently is continuing education and
training.

107

Middle

Says most agencies have some continuing training.

111

Sen. Walker

Expresses concern about the short period of
training.

158

Chair Minnis

Discusses the fiscal impact.States his disappointment that several
agencies, including the Governor’s office did not appear to discuss SB 731. Closes
the public hearing on SB 731 and adjourns the meeting at 10:06 a.m.